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2022 Aug 26


Headache

Nummular headache responsive to anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies in a patient with migraine.

Authors

López-Bravo A, Oliveros-Cid A, Mínguez-Olaondo A, Cuadrado M L
Headache. 2022 Aug 26.
PMID: 36018002.

Abstract

Nummular headache (NH) is defined by the presence of localized pain circumscribed to a round or elliptical area of the scalp, with a well-defined contour and a diameter of 1-6 cm. Although some evidence supports a peripheral mechanism, its etiopathogenesis remains unclear.